Wholesome Maple-Banana Loaf

Prepare and Bake Bread

Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan so your bread doesn’t stick. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. In another bowl, mash the bananas and beat in the eggs until everything is well combined. Then stir in the applesauce, maple syrup, agave nectar, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and gently fold everything together with a spatula until just moistened—be careful not to overmix. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and pop it in the oven. It should take about 80 to 90 minutes to bake; you’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges to loosen it. Carefully flip it out onto a wire rack or plate and let it cool completely before slicing.